`A' Pillar - Water Leaks

Article No.: 94-7-3

LEAKS - WATER - AROUND "A" PILLAR AREA - VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB-1 THROUGH 6/6/93

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 CAPRI

ISSUE:
Water leaks around the "A" pillar area may be caused by the windshield header weatherstrip.

ACTION:
A revised windshield header weatherstrip is now available which will provide improved sealing in the "A" pillar area.

Inspect for water leaks in the area of the "A" pillars. If inspection reveals that the convertible top is adjusted properly and leaks still exist, install a revised windshield header weatherstrip. Refer to the following procedure for service details.





The new level windshield header weatherstrip provides improved sealing with the following features, Figure 1:

^ An extended trim lip along the "A" pillar section to eliminate gaps

^ An extended plug in the ends of the weatherstrip (where the weatherstrip joins to the door weatherstrips) to eliminate water leakage caused by weatherstrip "puckering"

When the replacement of an older level windshield header weatherstrip is required, it is necessary to rework the door weatherstrips.

NOTE:
THE NEW LEVEL WINDSHIELD HEADER WEATHERSTRIP INCLUDES AN EXTENDED PLUG WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN PART OF THE DOOR WEATHERSTRIPS.

WINDSHIELD HEADER WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Remove the header weatherstrip.





2. Tear plug away from the ends of door weatherstrips, Figure 2.

3. With the windshield header weatherstrip removed:

a. Peel away any double-sided tape from the horizontal and vertical faces of the windshield moulding.

b. Clean surfaces with a suitable solvent, and wipe with a clean cloth.

4. Apply the new tape (F2JY-76514-A46S) to the front vertical face of the windshield upper moulding. Press tape firmly to ensure full contact. DO NOT remove pull tape.





5. Apply a strip of 3M Brand "969" adhesive tape (FOJY-76514-A46A, or equivalent) along the length of the horizontal face of the windshield upper moulding. Do not peel the backing paper from the tape, Figure 3.

NOTE:
ONE PACKAGE OF 3M BRAND "969" ADHESIVE TAPE CONTAINS ENOUGH TAPE TO REPAIR ABOUT FIFTEEN (15) VEHICLES.

6. Clean the replacement weatherstrip lower surface.

7. Install the weatherstrip to the header, beginning with the corners and work toward the middle:

a. Tap carefully with a rubber mallet to seat weatherstrip retainer and join to door weatherstrips.

b. Refit the weatherstrip retaining screws.

8. With the windshield header weatherstrip correctly aligned:

a. Remove the retaining pull-tapes.

b. Press the weatherstrip firmly and retighten retaining screws at each end of the weatherstrip.





PART INFORMATION

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 90-25-7, 93-15-3

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992/93 Models, Eligible Under The Provisions Of Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
940703A Replace Weatherstrip 0.7 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7051338 79

OASIS CODES: 102000, 110000